New Samurai Shodown DLC and Neogeo Pocket Color Classics Tear Up The Fighting Game Scene This Summer
EXHILARATING NEW SAMURAI SHODOWN DLC AND NEOGEO POCKET COLOR CLASSICS TEAR UP THE FIGHTING GAME SCENE THIS SUMMER
FOR HONOR'S WARDEN CHARGES ONTO SAMURAI SHODOWN TOMORROW; KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 AND SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 ARRIVE ON SWITCH LATER THIS SUMMER
Osaka, Japan, June 23, 2020 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) has announced that its critically acclaimed, award-winning fighting sensation SAMURAI SHODOWN will offer WARDEN, the lone swordsman from Ubisoft's mega-popular For Honor franchise, as a DLC character tomorrow, June 24, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Google Stadia, and Epic Games Store. As the embodiment of high honor and nobility, WARDEN has journeyed far and wide to find an opponent truly worthy of battle.
Take a look at WARDEN in action with the character's official trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzIoB1muUxo
WARDEN SAMURAI SHODOWN- DLC CHARACTER TRAILER
Ubisoft commented the following in their official collaboration video message. “We are very excited and proud to see our knight, the WARDEN, join SNK's SAMURAI SHODOWN as a DLC character,” says Nicolas Bombray, Game Director of Ubisoft's For Honor. “It's an honor to be part of such a renown franchise that has existed for decades.”
Additionally, SNK has announced that NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classics KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 and SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 will be released later this summer as part of the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION on Nintendo Switch™. The titles will look and play exactly as they did when they originally launched for the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR in 1999. Friends will have the chance to duke it out with a single copy of each game and change the exterior designs of their virtual handhelds whenever they see fit.
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Official Site:
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classic SNK GALS' FIGHTERS is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and debuted the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION. More unannounced SNK classics are slated to launch on the platform soon.
Catch a glimpse of KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 in the official trailer here and watch the SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 gameplay video here.
©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
For Honor TM & © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
* PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc..
* Microsoft and Xbox One are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and/or its affiliates.
* Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
* Stadia and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
* © 2020, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Epic, Epic Games, and the Epic Games logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.
* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.
About For Honor
For Honor is a multiplayer action game developed by Ubisoft Entertainment that launched in February 2017 to huge acclaim. Players take control of heroes ranging from noble knights and bloodthirsty Vikings to cold and calculated samurai in order to combat hordes of AI and other player-controlled opponents. Thanks to the continuous updates the game receives, it maintains a healthy playerbase with users all across the globe.
For Honor Official Site:
https://forhonor.Ubisoft.com/
INFORMATION
■CHARACTER NAME
DLC character: WARDEN
■RELEASE DATE
June 24th, 2020 (North America and Europe)
■PLATFORM
PlayStation®4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch™/Stadia/Epic Games Store
■Price
$5.99/€5.99
Season Pass 2 (PlayStation®4):
$13.99/€13.99 (3 Character DLC Set with SOGETSU/ IROHA/ WARDEN)
Season Pass 2 (Xbox One/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch™/Stadia/Epic Games Store):
$19.99/€19.99 (4 Character DLC Set with MINA/SOGETSU/IROHA/WARDEN)
■Official Site
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/samuraishodown/
KING OF FIGHTERS R-2
Take the popular hit fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS wherever you go!
Create a team of three fighters and Aim for the Top!
■ 23 fighters in total, including hidden characters! Of course, the game is also in color, bringing these characters into sharper, more vivid definition!
■ Edit a fighter in Making Mode for an extra spin on the game! *Not available during DC data transfer
■ Take on a friend in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode. Find out who is worthy of the KOF throne!
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: This Summer
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone 10+
>Trailer
https://youtu.be/9X7tCUM_W94
>Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/FXwZ3YLmCwo
https://youtu.be/kJDedWvA4ek
https://youtu.be/tnE5FjfR9dc
SAMURAI SHODOWN!2
HAOHMARU, TACHIBANA UKYO, NAKORURU, and many other fan favorites dive straight into 16-bit battles!
Customize your character and take down the big baddie!
■ Each character has two playstyles (slash and burst), so pick which one you feel comfortable with!
■ Completing certain requirements nets you special cards that can power up your characters!
■ Find out who has the true Samurai Spirit by taking on a friend in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode!
*Though this game is now individually priced, it was originally released as a free pre-order bonus for SAMURAI SHODOWN on the Nintendo Switch. Be sure to check if you already have the game before purchasing.
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: This Summer
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone
> Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/tKnbLaxkIH4
https://youtu.be/urFViXnUqsQ
https://youtu.be/fhA9wdVQbkc
SNK GALS' FIGHTERS
SNK's wonderous heroines battle it out in a larger-than-life fighting game!
Ready or not, the QUEEN OF FIGHTERS is coming to town—where only the strongest heroine will take home the ultimate prize!
■ There are eleven characters with three being unlockable! But wait, someone sticks out!
■ This game is beloved for its light and comical story and surprisingly complex gameplay. Of course, there's also Training Mode for those who want to lab!
■ Duke it out with a friend to see who has what it takes to be hailed the QUEEN OF FIGHTERS in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode!
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: April 29th in North America (April 30th in Europe)
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone 10+
>Nintendo eShop
https://www.Nintendo.com/games/detail/SNK-gals-fighters-switch/
>Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/-m4ypwQc-jg
https://youtu.be/aUxkFjGYmi4
https://youtu.be/NqkGecUzOMs
FOR HONOR'S WARDEN CHARGES ONTO SAMURAI SHODOWN TOMORROW; KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 AND SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 ARRIVE ON SWITCH LATER THIS SUMMER
Osaka, Japan, June 23, 2020 – SNK CORPORATION (Corporate HQ: Suita-city, Osaka, Japan, Company President & CEO: Koichi Toyama) has announced that its critically acclaimed, award-winning fighting sensation SAMURAI SHODOWN will offer WARDEN, the lone swordsman from Ubisoft's mega-popular For Honor franchise, as a DLC character tomorrow, June 24, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Google Stadia, and Epic Games Store. As the embodiment of high honor and nobility, WARDEN has journeyed far and wide to find an opponent truly worthy of battle.
Take a look at WARDEN in action with the character's official trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzIoB1muUxo
WARDEN SAMURAI SHODOWN- DLC CHARACTER TRAILER
Ubisoft commented the following in their official collaboration video message. “We are very excited and proud to see our knight, the WARDEN, join SNK's SAMURAI SHODOWN as a DLC character,” says Nicolas Bombray, Game Director of Ubisoft's For Honor. “It's an honor to be part of such a renown franchise that has existed for decades.”
Additionally, SNK has announced that NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classics KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 and SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 will be released later this summer as part of the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION on Nintendo Switch™. The titles will look and play exactly as they did when they originally launched for the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR in 1999. Friends will have the chance to duke it out with a single copy of each game and change the exterior designs of their virtual handhelds whenever they see fit.
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION Official Site:
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/ngpcs
NEOGEO POCKET COLOR classic SNK GALS' FIGHTERS is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and debuted the NEOGEO POCKET COLOR SELECTION. More unannounced SNK classics are slated to launch on the platform soon.
Catch a glimpse of KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 in the official trailer here and watch the SAMURAI SHODOWN!2 gameplay video here.
©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
For Honor TM & © Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.
* PlayStation is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc..
* Microsoft and Xbox One are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and/or its affiliates.
* Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
* Stadia and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.
* © 2020, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Epic, Epic Games, and the Epic Games logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere.
* All in-game footage displayed is work-in-progress. Design and specifications are subject to change.
About For Honor
For Honor is a multiplayer action game developed by Ubisoft Entertainment that launched in February 2017 to huge acclaim. Players take control of heroes ranging from noble knights and bloodthirsty Vikings to cold and calculated samurai in order to combat hordes of AI and other player-controlled opponents. Thanks to the continuous updates the game receives, it maintains a healthy playerbase with users all across the globe.
For Honor Official Site:
https://forhonor.Ubisoft.com/
INFORMATION
■CHARACTER NAME
DLC character: WARDEN
■RELEASE DATE
June 24th, 2020 (North America and Europe)
■PLATFORM
PlayStation®4/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch™/Stadia/Epic Games Store
■Price
$5.99/€5.99
Season Pass 2 (PlayStation®4):
$13.99/€13.99 (3 Character DLC Set with SOGETSU/ IROHA/ WARDEN)
Season Pass 2 (Xbox One/Xbox One/Nintendo Switch™/Stadia/Epic Games Store):
$19.99/€19.99 (4 Character DLC Set with MINA/SOGETSU/IROHA/WARDEN)
■Official Site
https://www.SNK-corp.co.jp/us/games/samuraishodown/
KING OF FIGHTERS R-2
Take the popular hit fighting game THE KING OF FIGHTERS wherever you go!
Create a team of three fighters and Aim for the Top!
■ 23 fighters in total, including hidden characters! Of course, the game is also in color, bringing these characters into sharper, more vivid definition!
■ Edit a fighter in Making Mode for an extra spin on the game! *Not available during DC data transfer
■ Take on a friend in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode. Find out who is worthy of the KOF throne!
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: This Summer
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone 10+
>Trailer
https://youtu.be/9X7tCUM_W94
>Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/FXwZ3YLmCwo
https://youtu.be/kJDedWvA4ek
https://youtu.be/tnE5FjfR9dc
SAMURAI SHODOWN!2
HAOHMARU, TACHIBANA UKYO, NAKORURU, and many other fan favorites dive straight into 16-bit battles!
Customize your character and take down the big baddie!
■ Each character has two playstyles (slash and burst), so pick which one you feel comfortable with!
■ Completing certain requirements nets you special cards that can power up your characters!
■ Find out who has the true Samurai Spirit by taking on a friend in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode!
*Though this game is now individually priced, it was originally released as a free pre-order bonus for SAMURAI SHODOWN on the Nintendo Switch. Be sure to check if you already have the game before purchasing.
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: This Summer
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone
> Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/tKnbLaxkIH4
https://youtu.be/urFViXnUqsQ
https://youtu.be/fhA9wdVQbkc
SNK GALS' FIGHTERS
SNK's wonderous heroines battle it out in a larger-than-life fighting game!
Ready or not, the QUEEN OF FIGHTERS is coming to town—where only the strongest heroine will take home the ultimate prize!
■ There are eleven characters with three being unlockable! But wait, someone sticks out!
■ This game is beloved for its light and comical story and surprisingly complex gameplay. Of course, there's also Training Mode for those who want to lab!
■ Duke it out with a friend to see who has what it takes to be hailed the QUEEN OF FIGHTERS in either Tabletop Mode or Handheld Mode!
Genre: Versus Fighting Game
Platform: Nintendo Switch (Download)
Release Date: April 29th in North America (April 30th in Europe)
Price: $7.99
Players: 1 to 2 players
ESRB: Everyone 10+
>Nintendo eShop
https://www.Nintendo.com/games/detail/SNK-gals-fighters-switch/
>Gameplay Video
https://youtu.be/-m4ypwQc-jg
https://youtu.be/aUxkFjGYmi4
https://youtu.be/NqkGecUzOMs
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